Sunday, 12 December 2010

The only cyclist in Athens

VERSE
Am
I started off in circles finding my way around
E
But before long I'm desperately lost
Am
I look out for landmarks but it all looks the same
E
And the signs are in jibberish
Am
I'm lost on Athens' streets

The marble streets are slippery after a sharp thunderstorm

And the corners are treacherous

Motorcyclists surround me with their new licenses

Forced by their economy

Onto Athens streets

CHORUS

C E

So I ride ever harder

Am E

Trying to get away

C E

But the bikes they are faster

Am E

And I just can't find my way

Am

Off these Athens streets

E Am

Athens is no place, no place for a rider like me

VERSE
I stick to the bus lanes to stay out of the way
cos they don't have any for bikes
But the taxis come after me and the buses break hard
Spilling their people out
Onto Athens streets

I come off the main roads onto the one-way streets
But the obstacles are hiding there too
Car doors open and drivers pull out
I swerve and I brake and I dodge
Down these Athens streets

CHORUS (cars)

VERSE
I made it to a park where it's peaceful at last
Or so I was foolish to hope
Stray dogs surround me and close in a pack
And the biggest jumps on my bike
I ride to Athens' streets